Monsoon Alert: August has arrived, and the weather in Delhi is unpredictable. Sometimes it is humid, and sometimes it is drizzling. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of any heavy rain for the next few days. Clouds will continue to come and go, but mostly light showers will be seen amidst their passing. This means that Delhiites will not experience complete relief from humidity and heat at present, and there may be a slight increase in temperature.
Weather of the last 24 hours
On Friday, the weather in Delhi was mixed. After the humidity throughout the day, there was light rain in some areas, which gave some relief to the people. The maximum temperature was recorded at 33.3 degrees Celsius, which was 1.1 degrees below normal. At the same time, the minimum temperature was 24.0 degrees Celsius, which was 3.1 degrees below normal.
A look at the figures:
Safdarjung: 4.6 mm
Lodhi Road: 4.2 mm
Ayanagar: 11 mm
Rajghat: 3.2 mm
Pusa: 0.5 mm
Najafgarh: 2.5 mm
Forecast for the coming days
According to the Meteorological Department, it is expected to be partly cloudy on Saturday as well. Light rain with thundershowers may occur in the afternoon or evening. The maximum temperature on Saturday is likely to be around 35 degrees, and the minimum temperature is expected to be around 25 degrees. This trend may continue till August 8, unless there is a significant change in the weather.
In short, the weather is expected to remain the same for the next few days. Sunshine and humidity will persist amid light rain, so be sure to keep both an umbrella and a water bottle with you when you step out of the house.